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Los Angeles Ballet's first Spring Gala, hosted by LAB Board member Vicki Neuman, was a bright, elegant and rewarding evening. Home / News / New Item Spring Gala for Los Angeles Ballet April 1, 2007 Company News from the Staff at LAB Los Angeles Ballet's first Spring Gala, hosted by LAB Board member Vicki Neuman, was a bright, elegant and rewarding evening. The event included a silent auction, dinner, and performances of Napoli and Agon by Los Angeles Ballet dancers Corina Gill, Oleg Gorboulev, Erica Bandy, Kelly Ann Sloan, Erin Rivera-Brennand, and Peter Snow. Funds raised at this event support Los Angeles Ballet and its future performances.

Kirsten Turkle began as a Stage Manager with Los Angeles Ballet in 2019 for The Nutcracker. In summer 2022, she was promoted to Production Manager and took up her new responsibilities with enthusiasm. Kirsten started life as a performer, taking ballet lessons from age 2 to 13. She was singing and dancing in community productions through elementary and middle school, as well as taking piano and voice lessons. In high school she began Stage Managing and learning the technical arts, including lighting, costuming, and scenic carpentry. At UC San Diego she founded a Shakespearian theater group and helped produce 8 plays during her college career, most notably Cymbeline and Hamlet. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and worked with many different companies and venues for the next decade, including The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center, AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center, Moving Arts, Jaxx Theatricals, and Royce Hall at UCLA. She looks forward to growing with Los Angeles Ballet, producing new works and classics, and touring this beautiful artform to even wider audiences. Home / Staff / Administrator Kirsten Turkle Production Manager Kirsten Turkle began as a Stage Manager with Los Angeles Ballet in 2019 for The Nutcracker. In summer 2022, she was promoted to Production Manager and took up her new responsibilities with enthusiasm. Kirsten started life as a performer, taking ballet lessons from age 2 to 13. She was singing and dancing in community productions through elementary and middle school, as well as taking piano and voice lessons. In high school she began Stage Managing and learning the technical arts, including lighting, costuming, and scenic carpentry. At UC San Diego she founded a Shakespearian theater group and helped produce 8 plays during her college career, most notably Cymbeline and Hamlet. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and worked with many different companies and venues for the next decade, including The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center, AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center, Moving Arts, Jaxx Theatricals, and Royce Hall at UCLA. She looks forward to growing with Los Angeles Ballet, producing new works and classics, and touring this beautiful artform to even wider audiences.

Now is the perfect time to secure your seats for the season!  With a subscription, you’ll lock in your pricing and enjoy exclusive benefits. Saturday Night Series / Saturday Night Series (Available Shortly) Select Venue Series B SELECT The Nutcracker Dec. 2, 2023 – 6:00 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now Series C SELECT The Nutcracker Dec. 9, 2023 – 5 PM Royce Hall Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade June 1, 2024 – 7:30 PM Royce Hall Start Now Series D SELECT The Nutcracker Dec 16, 2023 – 5:00 PM Redondo Beach PAC Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 25, 2024 – 7:30 PM Redondo Beach PAC Start Now Series E INQUIRE with Box Office The Nutcracker Dec. 23, 2023 – 7:30 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now

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Los Angeles Ballet is launching an exciting new partnership opportunity for Season 19! If you are a luxury brand seeking to bridge and advance the art forms of design and dance, please consider joining our LAB Brand Collaborators. Major Giving Major Giving / Elevate the Stage: Invest in the future of Los Angeles Ballet As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its milestone 20th Anniversary Season, major gifts ensure transformational growth, provide stability for long-term planning, and expand access to ballet across Los Angeles. Learn more about our Special Project Funds and Season 20 Priorities below: ARTISTIC INNOVATION FUND DANCERS WELLNESS FUND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUND COSTUME, SCENIC, AND STAGING FUND MEMORYHOUSE BARAK | RICHTER LIVE ORCHESTRA FUND OFF BALANCE Special Project Funds Artistic Innovation Fund Pioneering new works keeps ballet evolving and propels the art form forward. This fund supports commissioning new choreography and collaborations, building on LAB’s tradition of world premieres — including Melissa Barak’s new work debuting this season. $25,000 – Provides seed funding for a new work’s development. $50,000 – Supports a week of rehearsal workshops with the full company. $100,000 – Funds staging a new ballet with costumes, sets, and production design. Dancer Wellness Fund Behind every performance is the strength and resilience of LAB’s dancers. This fund provides access to physical therapy, injury prevention, and wellness services to keep them performing at their best throughout the 20th Anniversary Season. $25,000 – Provides annual PT support for the company. $50,000 – Covers injury prevention and rehabilitation services. $100,000 – Establishes a comprehensive wellness program for LAB dancers. Community Engagement Fund LAB is committed to ensuring that ballet is accessible to everyone in Los Angeles. Through our signature initiatives: Power of Performance (POP!) – Provides thousands of free tickets each year to underserved children, families, veterans, seniors, and other community members who might not otherwise have access to ballet. A Chance to Dance (ACTD) – Offers free community ballet classes across Los Angeles, encouraging young dancers of all backgrounds to explore movement, creativity, and confidence. “I was at The Nutcracker, the very first ballet with our ladies. It was so magical to see some who had been homeless or being abused or just abusing themselves with drugs so free and happy. The situation that got me was that about half of the ladies had tears streaming down their faces and they all said at once when they saw me looking at them that they had never experienced something so beautiful before.” – Program Participant $25,000 – Gives the gift of live ballet to 250 community members. $50,000 – Provides 1,200 free dance classes. $100,000 – Underwrites 10% of Nutcracker tickets for POP! Participants. $250,000 – Funds a full season of free community engagement and education programs. Production and Maintenance Fund Invest in the technical and creative elements that bring ballet magic to life — from set and lighting design to refurbishing beloved costumes. This season, your gift helps realize the timeless beauty of The Nutcracker , the romance of Giselle , and the visual artistry of Barak’s world premiere. $25,000 – Supports annual maintenance and costume restoration. $50,000 – Funds refurbishment of sets, lighting, and stage elements. $100,000 – Provides annual preservation and storage for the new Nutcracker. $250,000 – Establishes a long-term production maintenance reserve for LAB’s repertory. Programming Fund This fund provides the artistic freedom for Melissa Barak to curate dynamic seasons that blend LAB creations with important works from the global ballet repertoire. It supports the licensing, staging, and rehearsal of pieces by other choreographers and companies, enriching LAB’s artistic range and connecting Los Angeles audiences with iconic works. $25,000 – Supports licensing of one contemporary or classical ballet. $100,000 – Underwrites rights, royalties, and staging costs for one major work. $250,000 – Funds the curation and presentation of an entire mixed-repertory program. Season 20 Priorities Live Orchestra Fund Ensure that dancers and audiences alike can experience the magic of movement and the power of live music together. $25,000 – Supports rehearsals with a full orchestra. $50,000 – Underwrites one Nutcracker performance with live orchestra. $100,000 – Underwrites a full run of live-orchestra performances for Nutcracker. $250,000 – Establishes a season-long commitment to live orchestra across LAB’s productions. Sensory-Friendly Performances Fund This initiative ensures that individuals with sensory sensitivities can experience the magic of ballet. Beginning with The Nutcracker , LAB adapts lighting, sound, and the audience environment to create a welcoming, inclusive experience. $25,000 – Funds staff/volunteer training and accessibility materials. $50,000 – Covers adaptive lighting, sound adjustments, and quiet spaces. $100,000 – Underwrites a full sensory-friendly performance with reduced-price tickets. $250,000 – Establishes an annual series of sensory-friendly performances across LAB’s season. Sponsor LAB’s New Nutcracker Support the production of LAB’s brand-new Nutcracker — an investment that will delight audiences for years to come. $25,000 – Supports rehearsal and staging costs. $50,000 – Funds select new costume and scenic design elements. $100,000 – Provides vital production support for one Nutcracker performance. Leadership Gifts ($250,000+) – Help bring the entire new Nutcracker to life. Giselle Spring 2026 | Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre Los Angeles Ballet will perform at the Music Center for the very first time with the timeless classic Giselle. This milestone not only marks LAB’s debut at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic cultural institutions but also introduces audiences to a cornerstone of the ballet repertoire during our 20th Anniversary Season. Giselle is a timeless classic that continues to inspire audiences and dance artists alike. Between the incredibly touching score by Adolphe Adam and the brilliant staging by choreographers Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, Giselle transcends the stage it is performed on and takes on dramatic life of its own. A story focusing on love, betrayal, and eventually redemption, it is a must in any company canon, and a riveting story that cuts to the heart of what it is to be human. Levels of Support $25,000 – Supports rehearsals of Giselle. $50,000 – Funds costume and scenic design elements unique to this production $75,000 – Underwrites one performance at the Ahmanson Theatre — LAB’s first at the Music Center. GIVE NOW Contact Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org

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629eb535-9fea-4fa2-972e-993e1a79127e 2026-2027 Season / Ticket Information / Terms and Conditions of Sales Terms and Conditions of Sales Before purchasing tickets, please carefully review the Terms and Conditions of Sale. 1. Refund and Exchange Policy Pre COVID-19 there were No Refunds and No Exchanges. All Tickets sales were final. However COVID-19 has impacted Refunds and Exchanges. Please read the COVID-19 Ticketing Policy for updates. 2. Reserved Seating This purchase is for tickets in designated seats at a designated price level, as chosen and/or approved by you as the ticket purchaser. Please be sure you are happy with your seat selection before finalizing your purchase. 3. Confirmation Number Please be sure to record/save your confirmation number, as this is required for replacing lost tickets and locating reservations. The confirmation page is NOT a ticket. 4. Mail Delivery The standard mailing fee is $1.50 per order for regular ticket purchases and $3 per order for group sales. If you choose to have your tickets mailed to you they will arrive within 7-10 business days. If your tickets have not arrived within one week of the performance date, please call the Los Angeles Ballet Box Office at 310.998.7782. Please have your confirmation number available. 5. Will Call Will Call opens at all venue box offices one hour prior to each performance and remains open until the performance begins. Identification is required for Will Call pick-up. 6. Lost Tickets Lost tickets will be replaced provided you have your confirmation number available. Please call the Los Angeles Ballet Box Office at 310.998.7782 to request replacement tickets. 7. Performance Cancellation or Date/Time Change Policy If a performance is cancelled for any reason other than “force majeure,” (see Clause 7a below), Los Angeles Ballet will refund the face value of tickets purchased. Delivery charges are non-refundable. A performance is not considered “cancelled” if it is stopped at any point after Act 2 has begun, in which case Los Angeles Ballet is not required to refund the value of any tickets purchased for said performance. Los Angeles Ballet will accommodate you at subsequent performances when possible. Los Angeles Ballet reserves the right to change the date and/or time of any performance no later than 5 weeks before the originally scheduled date of the performance. If a change occurs, patrons will be notified immediately and alternate accommodations or reimbursements will be arranged, as necessary. 7a. Force Majeure Los Angeles Ballet does not guarantee a refund or exchange on tickets purchased for a performance that is cancelled, or is rescheduled less than 5 weeks before the original performance date/time, as a result of “force majeure.” “Force majeure” means any event which Los Angeles Ballet could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside Los Angeles Ballet’s control. In the event of a cancellation or rescheduling due to “force majeure,” Los Angeles Ballet will accommodate you at subsequent shows when possible. 8. Late Seating Policy Arriving late to a performance can be extremely disturbing to the artists and your fellow audience members. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at an appropriate pause in the program. 9. Reselling Policy Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale. Tickets may not be used for advertising, promotion, or other commercial purposes except with the express written consent of Los Angeles Ballet, Inc. Los Angeles Ballet reserves the right to refuse entry to any customer who has purchased tickets and resold them, or to any person attempting to attend a performance with such tickets. 10. Reproduction Policy It is unlawful to reproduce any tickets in any form. In the event of reproduction, Los Angeles Ballet reserves the right to refuse entry to the original purchaser as well as any person attempting to attend a performance with reproduced tickets. 11. Review Upon Receipt Please review your tickets and confirmation upon receipt. If any detail of your order is incorrect, please contact the Los Angeles Ballet Box Office immediately at 310.998.7782. Los Angeles Ballet will not be responsible for any discrepancies if you do not contact the box office within 24 hours after receiving your tickets. 12. Agreement Submitting a ticket order indicates your AGREEMENT to these terms and conditions. For questions and support, please contact the Box Office at (310) 998-7782 to purchase by phone, Monday through Friday, 12:00pm to 5:00pm. In-person Ticket Sales Group Sales Venues Accessibility Gift Certificates Tax-Deductibe Donations Terms & Conditions of Sales In-house Policies Privacy Policy

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. James Zhenghua Li Joyce and Aubrey Chernick & Richard J. Riordan Character Artist Hometown Shen Yang, China Schools Shen Yang Arts Academy Companies Guangzhou Ballet Los Angeles Ballet 12th Season

Now is the perfect time to secure your seats for the season!  With a subscription, you’ll lock in your pricing and enjoy exclusive benefits. 2026/2027 Season / Subscribe / Choose Three or Two Events Subscription / Choose Three or Two Events Subscription Select Venue Series A SELECT The Nutcracker Dec. 1, 2023 – 8:00 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar. 22, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now Series B SELECT The Nutcracker Dec. 2, 2023 – 6:00 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now Series C SELECT The Nutcracker Dec. 9, 2023 – 5 PM Royce Hall Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade June 1, 2024 – 7:30 PM Royce Hall Start Now Series D SELECT The Nutcracker Dec 16, 2023 – 5:00 PM Redondo Beach PAC Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 25, 2024 – 7:30 PM Redondo Beach PAC Start Now Series E INQUIRE with Box Office The Nutcracker Dec. 23, 2023 – 7:30 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now Series F SELECT The Nutcracker Dec 3, 2023 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar 24, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May, 12 2024 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now Series G SELECT The Nutcracker Dec 9, 2023 – 12 PM Royce Hall Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade Jun 1, 2024 – 2 PM Royce Hall Start Now Series H SELECT The Nutcracker Dec 16, 2023 – 12 PM Redondo Beach PAC Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 25, 2024 – 2 PM Redondo Beach PAC Start Now Series I INQUIRE with Box Office The Nutcracker Dec 23, 2023 – 2 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now Series J INQUIRE with Box Office The Nutcracker Dec 24, 2023 – 2 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar 24, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 12, 2024 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Start Now

Support the power of live performance through the Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra Fund. Your gift helps bring world-class musicians and dancers together onstage, elevating the artistic experience for audiences while sustaining professional orchestral musicians in Los Angeles. Live music transforms ballet from performance into an unforgettable experience. < Back to Giving Donate to the Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra Fund

A crisp fall evening saw a crowd of Los Angeles Ballet supporters turn out at Bergamot Station to fundraise, enjoy superb food, fine wine, dazzling art and a preview of LAB's upcoming season. Home / News / New Item 2nd Annual Art For The Arts at Bergamot Station November 1, 2007 Company News from the Staff at LAB A crisp fall evening saw a crowd of Los Angeles Ballet supporters turn out at Bergamot Station to fundraise, enjoy superb food, fine wine, dazzling art and a preview of LAB's upcoming season. LAB Board Members Denise Domergue and Wayne Blank chaired the gala, with art provided by renowned artists Edward Ruscha, Charles Arnoldi, Larry Bell and many others.